Water System Report WI

Bluffview Sanitary District

EPA ID: WI1570097 · 450 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Bluffview Sanitary District delivers safe water to 450 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$334K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bluffview Sanitary District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$100,194
Median Household Income
6,444
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bluffview Sanitary District serves a community with a median household income of $100,194 and an estimated 6,444 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bluffview Sanitary District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Sauk County, Wisconsin rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Parquelynn Village
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D 4 violations
C 9 violations
Cochrane Waterworks
450 people
C 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Bluffview Sanitary District (EPA ID: WI1570097) is a community water system in Wisconsin that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 53578 in Prairie Du Sac.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

  • 53578 — Prairie Du Sac

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bluffview Sanitary District (WI1570097) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bluffview Sanitary District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bluffview Sanitary District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bluffview Sanitary District serve?

Bluffview Sanitary District serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Wisconsin.

Where does Bluffview Sanitary District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
199
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-06-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Population served: 450
Reported to Wisconsin

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bluffview Sanitary District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bluffview Sanitary District serve?
Bluffview Sanitary District serves approximately 450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bluffview Sanitary District's water source?
Bluffview Sanitary District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bluffview Sanitary District's service area?
The Bluffview Sanitary District service area has a median household income of $100,194. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bluffview Sanitary District get its water?
Bluffview Sanitary District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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